Transportation Driver

Primary Objective

Provide safe and efficient transportation of commodities and farm supply products for the benefit of IAS and its member owners.

Major Accountabilities

• Report to assigned workplace at time specified; report late arrivals or absentees to supervisor prior to start time
• Maintain required licenses, physicals, etc. necessary to perform job requirements
• Transportation of commodities and farm supply products
• Submit required transportation paperwork timely and accurately
• Conduct preventative maintenance and repairs on assigned equipment; document work performed
• Assist with the distribution of farm supply products when assigned
• Notification of shop tools, inventories of supplies, or replacement parts needed
• Maintain cleanliness of shop and warehouse areas in which you are working
• Participate in safety or job related training programs provided by company
• Follow company policies and procedures in regard to safety and conduct
• Create a positive and professional image for both customers and community
• Accept and carry out any specific assignments given by supervisor
• Willingness to drive NH3 to all IAS locations
• Willingness to help out the Energy Department hauling propane (as needed as a backup)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Mechanical aptitude including basic understanding of mechanical, hydraulics, and piping systems and knowledge of various machines and tools including their design, use, repair, and maintenance
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently
• Ability to communicate information or ideas effectively in written or oral form
• Ability to organize, deal with change effectively, and work on multiple tasks concurrently
• Possess math skills when performing basic operations

Physical Requirements/Environmental Adaptability

• Requires static strength to lift, push, pull, or carry objects with a minimum weight of 50 pounds
• Also flexibility to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs
• Also trunk strength and ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time
• Some tasks involve repetitive motion
• Agricultural Environment - Possible exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agriculture products
• Personal Protective Equipment may be required for some tasks